CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 15 Feb 2015

The Organization:

Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict in more than 35 countries around the world. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments perceive and respond to conflict, in particular violent conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG and its “common ground approach” seek to support conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities.

SFCG prides itself on having many projects from many different funding sources. The global organization is currently implementing projects funded by more than 60 donor sources, most of which are institutional donors, foundations, and multi-lateral organizations like the United Nations.

Program:

SFCG began working in the DRC in 2001. Since then, the country program has grown substantially and is now implementing more than twenty distinct projects, including cross-border programs, funded by a dozen different donor sources for a substantial annual project portfolio. The DRC program operates offices in 6 provinces throughout the country, as follows: Kinshasa, South Kivu (Bukavu), North Kivu (Goma), Katanga (Kalemie), Province Orientale (Bunia), and Equateur (Libenge). The country program works with a number of institutions including local and international NGOs, radio stations across the country, and the Congolese government, including the military and police. These partnerships can include material and operational support through direct assistance as well as sub-awards.

Primary Function:

The Internal Controller and Compliance Manager will take the lead in assuring the quality management of externally funded grants/contracts from inception to closure. In addition to an oversight and monitoring role, the GCM will ensure that both programming and operations staff improve their understanding of different granting/contracting mechanisms and build their capacity to adhere to donor regulations related to reporting, invoicing, and asset management and purchasing. The Internal Controller and Compliance Manager will report to the Country Director.

Specific Responsibilities:

Grants Management and Compliance

• Serve as principle point of contact on grant management and compliance issues with sub-grantees, SFCG Finance, Regional and Global Finance and Compliance staff.
• Support timely agreement/contract development, review, and/or approval, both with donors and partners, ensuring adherence to both internal SFCG and donor requirements.
• Anticipate and respond to SFCG and sub-grantee questions related to contracts, budgets and spending.
• Ensure the timely reporting to senior management of any identified compliance risks.

Internal Control Assessment

• Ensure adherence to record keeping as per donor and SFCG Internal requirements. Monitor application and address gaps as needed.
• Ensure timely closure of finance audit recommendations related to donor compliance; participate in preparation, implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Lead site visits to partners to assess adequacy of internal controls, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and partner policies and procedures. Report findings to program management including proposed follow-up with sub-grantees based on issues surfaced.
• Organize external firm audits in accordance with grant requirements and in collaboration with the Regional Finance Managers.
• Provide guidance and support for the timely assessment of partner financial management capacity and ability to adhere to any specific donor requirements. Develop related action plan with program and finance staff to address any capacity/system gaps.
• Work with Heads of Offices and other relevant staff to improve internal controls within the DRC program.

Financial Management and Analysis

• Support the finance manager in the review and approval of donor financial reports and invoices prior to submission.
• Review budgets with actuals reports to ensure adherence to restrictions on line item flexibility and stated restrictions on accepted costs. Support follow up actions to resolve any identified problems.
• Ensure that SFCG and partners keep supporting documents for all financial transactions and ledgers for Fixed Assets, Purchase Requisitions, Cash Receipts and Disbursement.

Capacity Building

• Build capacity of SFCG and partner staff in grants/contract compliance through training and accompaniment.
• Actively participate in program meetings as appropriate to effectively plan and collectively coordinate financial and programmatic activities in conjunction with partner capacity building initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Review adherence of program staff to grant guidelines and ensure that performance weaknesses are reported to direct supervisors.

Key Internal Relationships:

• Country Director, Director of Operations, Regional Finance Managers, HQ-based grants and compliance staff, HQ-based internal controls staff, Director of Programs, Heads of Office, Admin and Finance staff, and Program Managers/officers.

Key External Relationships:

• Finance and program staff in partner organizations, donors.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in finance, business administration or accounting, required.
• A University degree in accounting.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or equivalent), preferred.
• Minimum seven years relevant work experience w/ NGO, of which three years should be in DFID or USG finance and compliance. Very strong finance background.
• Experience managing DFID and/or other donor grant awards.
• Auditing experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity and lead trainings for staff and partners.
• Proven ability to be an effective supervisor of staff of varying levels of responsibility.
• Good command of spoken and written English and French.
• Mastery of Excel.
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Language Requirement:

• Professional proficiency in French and English

DISCLAIMER:This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Salary:Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits.

Location: Flexible; preferably in Goma, Bukavu or Kinshasa.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter / letter of application, resume, salary requirements (or current salary), projected start date, and where you found this job posting through our online application system at: https://sfcg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=197. No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2014. Seeking a candidate available immediately. Position is fully funded. Please visit our website atwww.sfcg.org for more details about our work in the DRC and beyond.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 23 Feb 2015

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Internal Auditor under supervision and guidance of Internal Audit Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and assessing internal controls and practices, as well as related International Medical Corps and donor’s procedures. Internal Auditor will carry out an independent appraisal of the organization resources to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and compliance to International Medical Corps and Donor polices and procedures. The purpose of these assessments is to provide the management an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to add value and improve International Medical Corps operations. Internal Auditor shall perform audits in all locations of the Corporation to review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable local laws and regulations, financial reporting regulations and safeguard of assets. Internal Auditor’s are responsible for preparing reports of the results of the audits i.e quarterly reports and audit field reports after performing on site audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

? To work with field offices and management to ensure systems are in place which ensures major risks are identified and analysed ? To report to both Internal Audit deputy and Internal Audit Coordinator on the major risks and areas of concerns ? To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation ? To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by supervisor, chief executive or Finance Director, provided such reviews and task do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function ? To provide management with an opinion on the internal controls in the field offices Tasks Monthly ? Ensures that monthly scanning is received by 30th and documents properly scanned as per index. Follows up with field sites if scanning is delayed. ? Analyses expenses charged to the grants, prepares Test of Transactions on a monthly basis, reviews backup documentation for sampled transactions and makes sure that expenses are administrated according to the International Medical Corps, donors regulations and GAAP, reports any irregularities ? Verifies that all missing docs were received from field sites ? Analyzes all Balance sheet accounts after the monthly financial close ? Reviews breakdown of a/r and a/p accounts, follows up with FDO's and Field Sites if the outstanding amounts have been accumulated and not cleared on monthly basis ? Reviews Buy America for all purchases under the Federal Grants ? Reviews Fly America for all sampled tickets purchased under the federal grants ? Reviews all purchases above established country’s thresholds, ensures that complete procurement documentation and invoices are provided ? Ensures that financial statements, audit reports and supporting documents from our Sub grantees are on the Grant file; follows up with FDO / RFC’s and field re. any suggestions or deficiencies ? Reviews if timesheets for international staff match with the allocation in Sun System, follows up with FDOs, RFCs and field re. missing timesheets or incorrect time allocation ? Reviews information for Local Laws and makes sure that International Medical Corps works in compliance with local laws worldwide. ? Reviews daily cash balances, compare it with the cash safety procedures, follows up with FDOs and field if necessary Quarterly ? Reviews cash reconciliations (reviews that is reconciled with the GL and signed by two persons and all required documents enclosed) ? Reviews Bank reconciliations (reviews that is reconciled with Bank statement, ensures that all outstanding checks from previous period are cashed and all outstanding checks properly reported) ? Reviews calculation of average rate. Ensures that proper rate is used for EC (as per grant doc, rate published on EC web page), UNHCR and any other grants if required in the Donors regulations or grant document. ? Ensures that list of authorized signatures is updated and provided for the quarter ? Reviews and ensures that supporting documents for all In Kinds above 500K are available on I drive (including the Donation letters for donated In Kinds and Inventory list for In Kinds on our stock ). Ensures that we are reconciled between GIK recorded and GIKs received on the field ? Reviews all USAID title II commodities financial recording and ensures we are reconciled and all required documents on the file. ? Ensures that donation letters for any supplies/equipment donated by IMC are available in the monthly scanning ? Ensures that sampled assets purchased for current period are recorded in asset list ? Ensures that field provides list of vendors and list of International Medical Corps employees, run the lists through Bridger Insight system and file the report. Ensures that we are in Compliance regarding Debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary Exclusion. Ensures that signed compliance with EON 13224 reg terrorism is on file. ? Ensures that Air ticket analysis for all federal Grants is reviewed and issues reported ? Reviews reconciliations of TB’s between field and HQ available ? Makes sure that all required reports as per grant docs were submitted ? Reviews gant charts and ensures that goals as per the proposal are fulfilled ? Complete statistics ? Produces quarterly report for Internal Audit per country specifying IA findings 2 months after the quarter end ? Follows up on all previous audit findings Semi-annually ? Ensures that number of International Medical Corps employees (separated for US and UK company) is received from the field ? Ensures that VAT analysis is reviewed and submitted Annually: ? Ensures signed by lawyer Compliance with local laws is obtained and field offices informed that any amendments should be reported immediately ? Ensures that the field inventory of air tickets is properly filled and updated with new arrivals ? Make sure that cash safety procedures are provided from all field sites, reviews the same and ensures that the same is in compliance with International Medical Corps/donor regs ? Reviews schedule of insurance policies with photocopies of insurance policies, make sure that field provides the same and ensure they are available in revised scanning ? Ensures that signed compliance with Marking / Branding (including pictures) is received from the field ? Ensures that signed conflict of interests is provided for staff ? Ensure National staff Handbooks are reviewed and uploaded on NAS-Audit ? Ensures that listing of International Medical Corps vehicles owned/donor and rented is received from the field ? Reviews filling system control, filling system photos should be provided by field sites ? Compiles “revised monthly scanning” with all required docs ? Field audit visit should be carried out at least once per year – monitoring visits for sub-grantees is to be carried out as well. Reviews if all International Medical Corps administrative procedures are implemented properly, follows up on the previous recommendations, assess internal control in place. Prepares audit field visits report for Management that includes all findings and recommendations ? Audit schedules should be prepared and reviewed annually for each country. It’s IA’s responsibility to follows up with the field re. AS and make sure that the same is accurate and completed after the month close by July 31st each year Grant docs: ? Constantly reviews grant docs, ensures that International Medical Corps is in compliance with donor regs ? Ensures that Special provisions are followed, summarize and update word document with special provisions for all grants and describe follows up necessary to ensures that the provisions are adhered to ? Studies donor regs, gets familiar with new donor regs Ad hoc ? Conducts fraud investigations on needed basis Other ? Daily correspondence with Field and HQ on all Audit Matters ? Ensures that all material issues are immediately reported to supervisor ? Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

? Bachelor degree at the field of Economics

? Fluency in English with a proven ability to express himself/herself well verbally and in writing

? An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts, define problems, draw valid conclusions and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports

? An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Tostan
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Organization overview

Tostan is a Senegalese-born nonprofit organization currently operating in six African countries. Our vision is human dignity for all. Our mission is to empower African communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on respect for human rights. In addition to our Community Empowerment Program, we implement other projects such Reinforcement of Parental Practices, the Prison Project, Child Protection, the Fistula Project and the Peace & Security Project. Tostan’s core values include the following: communities’ first, learning and innovation, partnership and dialogue, passion and pride in our work, respect, and humility toward others. Tostan Canada and Tostan Sweden are affiliates. This vibrant organization is rapidly scaling its successful model across Africa. For more information, please visit: www.tostan.org.

Department overview

The function of the International Communications department is both service-orientated and consultative. We are responsible for promoting and raising awareness of Tostan’s work internationally and supporting the work of the six countries in which Tostan implements our program together with building the communications capacities of those countries. Our functions include PR and External Relations, Design and Media, Translation, Communications Services and Support to all Tostan staff and Board, and Communications Research and M&E.

The Headquarters of Tostan are in Dakar, Senegal and the communications function is run from there, with some team members also based in our office in Washington DC. This role is based in the Dakar office.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Acting as key liaison and support between the International communications team and the National Coordinations, including coordinating with the graphic designer for the production of needed communications collaterals
• Acting as the central point for all communications across Tostan, National Coordination Offices and Affiliates
• Working with National Coordination Offices to generate stories for online use to meet Tostan’s key impact and key issue areas targets and ensuring that all countries and impacts are represented
• Delivering an action plan for internal communications within Tostan International (Dakar and DC) and providing guidance to National Coordinations on internal communications
• Managing Tostan’s intranet (corporate and communications content, and usage by others) and working closely with the HR and IT departments to set up internal communications processes and procedures and communicate with all staff
• Providing internal communications and intranet training to staff when necessary
• Conducting regular staff surveys, focus group discussions and presentations related to any development in internal and country-level communications
• Developing all documents or administrative processes needed to support internal and country-level communications
• Managing the internal newsletter
• Producing PowerPoint presentations, brochures, films (if qualified), etc.
• Ensuring brand consistency in all communications at Headquarters and country levels
• Training staff and contractors in Tostan’s new brand guidelines
• Any other projects and tasks deemed necessary by the Communications Manager.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant undergraduate degree or Masters
• At least three years communications experience (including some internal and partnership/country management)
• Experience working in a development context.
• Experience managing a newsletter and an intranet

Languages

• This position requires very high levels of written and oral English and French as a minimum. Other languages that Tostan works in would be an advantage – especially Wolof, Arabic or Portuguese.

Characteristics

• A commitment to international development and Tostan’s work in Africa
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building and management skills
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple quick deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys working in a multilingual, multicultural environment.

How to apply:

Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, to hr@tostan.org with "Internal Communications & Brand Officer" in the Subject Line. The deadline to apply is November 10, 2014. Please be prepared to submit references should you be contacted for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Tostan is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates without consideration of race, religion, age, sex, origin, nationality, handicap or other criteria made illegal by applicable laws.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 04 Oct 2014

PSI seeks a qualified Internal Auditor who will handle the internal audit functions of PSI South Sudan. This position is responsible for the overall internal audit portfolio within the organization. The auditor will be responsible for identifying risk areas and recommending appropriate internal control procedures to mitigate risk. Audit functions will include testing PSI South Sudan internal controls, testing compliance with contracts, grants, agreements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The auditor will also be responsible for determining credibility of financial transactions and performing procedures to detect possible fraudulent acts. The auditor activities will be guided by international auditing standards and PSI policies and procedures. He/she will work closely with the organization’s senior management and will report directly to the Country Representative with a dotted line to the PSI Audit team in DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify risk areas and develop a risk profile for the country office and recommend appropriate internal control procedures to mitigate risks
• Prepare annual internal audit plan based on risk prioritization
• Perform internal audits in line with the agreed annual plan to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, efficient use of resources, and compliance with PSI, donor and local legal requirements and regulations.
• Conduct spot checks including reviewing documentation, interviewing staff, gathering evidence from vendors, partners and individuals to validate correctness and integrity of data generated by PSI South Sudan
• Identify instances of non-compliance with PSI global/local policies and procedures, control weaknesses and errors in the recording of transactions.
• Prepare a report documenting findings and develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses. Agree the timelines for corrective action with responsible managers
• Regularly monitor and report the status of both internal and external audit recommendations and appraise adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with PSI’s global internal audit unit and ensure adoption and implementation of new requirements and regulations
• Identify training needs, develop a training plan for PSI program and field supervisors on risk management
• Identify improvement opportunities for local policies and procedures
• Carry out special audit assignments and investigations

Perform other related duties as needed

EXPERANCES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related fields and Certified Public Accountant(CPA ) Authorized Chartered certified accountant (ACCA ) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Five years or above related work experience, two of them in audit role
• Familiarity with Global fund, DFID, USAID and other donor’s rules and regulation and their compliance requirements
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems such as Lawson and QuickBooks
• Knowledge of IIA Standards and GAAP governing not-for-profit organizations a distinct advantage
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and to work independently
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion
• Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation
• Experience in post conflict area and willing to travel all the field offices and different states of South Sudan.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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